Taking The Long Way
by Dixie Chicks
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: May 23, 2006
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. The A.V. Club
    58
    If anything, Taking The Long Way is overly blunt, as though the group felt it has an image to maintain. The anger feels calculated.
  2. The Guardian
    40
    Ironically, just as they have become a liberal cause célèbre, the Dixie Chicks sound more conservative than ever.
  3. Q Magazine
    40
    The bulk sounds little different from most of what passes for mainstream country these days. [Jul 2006, p.113]
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Awards & Rankings

21
#21 Most Discussed Album of 2006

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 142 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 142
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 142
  3. Negative: 17 out of 142
  1. Patrick
    Jun 29, 2007
    10
    Anybody who gives it a 0 or 1 obviously holds a huge bias. There are so many great songs on this album. 10 because it deserves it
  2. Jack
    Jul 26, 2007
    5
    Yet another politically charged album that appeals to the Air America crowd and is despised by the Sean Hannity crowd. If I want politics, I Yet another politically charged album that appeals to the Air America crowd and is despised by the Sean Hannity crowd. If I want politics, I will listen to any of those talk radio programs. If I want music, give me music, not a temper tantrum from some partisan POV.… Full Review »
  3. franciscog
    Apr 10, 2007
    10
    The best album of the year without a doubt.... flawless!!!
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